Fix The Default Gateway Is Not Available (WiFi or Ethernet connection) Windows 10

Here the complete solution to fix the default gateway is not available problem on windows 10/8.1/7. Such as users report after recent windows 10 upgrade getting this error '' The default gateway is not available''. I'm connected to wire via local connection. and every 5 minutes it loses connection to the internet, troubleshooting fixes the problem, but temporarily, it comes back every 10-5 mins.

Experiencing Limited connectivity, No internet access, Or unable to connect to local Network. And running Network Adapter troubleshooter results “The default gateway is not available” (not fixed)? When this error occurred you may notice your device unable to communicate with outside network and internet. For most users, the problem started after recent windows 10 upgrade or WiFi Driver update. Let’s understand what is default gateway on computer networking? Why it’snot available And how to fix the default gateway is not available windows 10/8.1 and 7.

What is Default Gateway on Windows networking?

The Default Gateway is that node of your system which forwards packets from your network to outside networks. Or you can say default gateway serves as an access point or IP router that a networked computer uses to send information to a computer in another network or the internet.

Fix the Default Gateway Is Not Available

If your Windows PC also Get disconnected from network & Internet connection and Running network troubleshooter results “Default Gateway Is Not Available” here some solution you may apply to fix the issue and get back network & internet working.

Note: solutions below are applicable to fix “Default Gateway Is Not Available” Both Ether and WiFi connection Running Windows 10/8.1 and 7.

Start with Basic power-cycle your router/modem and PC. Turn the router off, and even your modem if the router is connected to the ISP’s modem. Wait five minutes. Afterward, you can turn them on again. Check Network and internet connection started working, If it didn’t work, then follow next solution.

Press Windows + R, type appwiz.cpl and ok to open programs and Features window. Here look for the security software (antivirus) if Installed, right click on uninstall.

Also, perform a clean boot to check and make sure any third party application not causing the issue.

Then perform command Ipconfig /renew to request DHCP for a new IP include the Subnet mask, Default gateway, and DNS Server Address.

Now perform command ipconfig /flushdns to clear DNS Cache and ipconfig /registerdns to register the DC’s host and PTR records.

Finally, Reboot your PC and check on next login network And internet connection started working.

Reinstalling or Updating the Network Adapter Drivers

This is another effective solution you must apply, to fix almost every network and network related problems. If the current installed network/WiFi adapter driver is corrupted, or not compatible with current windows version this will cause different problems include Default gateway not available. You must update or reinstall the network Driver to fix the issue.

Right-click on Windows 10 Start menu and select Device Manager.

This will list all installed device driver list, look for the network adapter and expand.

Basically, Router Ip Address is used as Default gateway Address on the computer network. If you know your Router IP then you can try to manually add the Default gatweay address by falowing steps below.

Change Power Management Settings for your Network Adapter

Switch to Power Management Tab and make sure to uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.“ click ok to apply changes and close Device manager.

Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power

Next move to Settings -> Click System -> Power & Sleep. On the bottom click on Additional power settings. Here make sure you are using High-performance power plan.

Set Power plan To High Performance

Next click on Change plan settings (next to the power plan which you use.) click on “Change advanced power settings.“ Expand Wireless Adapter Settings, then again expand Power Saving Mode.

You will see two modes, ‘On battery’ and ‘Plugged in.’ Change both of them to Maximum Performance. Click Ok to make save changes and Reboot your PC check problem resolved.

Maximum Performance

Change the wireless mode to 802.11g

Also some users report changing the Wireless mode from 802.11g/b to 802.11g help them to fix the issue. To do this Press windows + R, type ncpa.cpl and ok to open network connections window. Locate your wireless network adapter and right click it. Choose Properties from the menu. Click the Configure button.

configure network adapter properties

Go to Advanced tab and select Wireless mode. Select 802.11g from the drop-down menu. Save changes and check if the problem is resolved.